Taylor Elliott
(b. 1999, Wiarton, Ontario | Lives and works in Toronto, Canada)

Taylor Elliott is a Canadian mixed-media artist whose emotionally expressive works offer a raw, visually striking exploration of identity, mental health, and queer experience. Known for his figurative abstractions, Elliott’s art bridges the personal and the universal—inviting viewers into a space where vulnerability, memory, and metamorphosis are laid bare through powerful mark-making and deeply symbolic imagery.

Working primarily with drawing-based materials—such as oil pastels, ink, and acrylic markers—Elliott distorts and reshapes familiar forms, often the human body, to tell confessional stories rooted in his lived experiences. He describes his practice as a kind of emotional processing—transforming personal struggle into visual poetry. For collectors, his work resonates on an intimate level, offering powerful visual narratives that explore themes of gender identity, anxiety, healing, and resilience.

Each piece unfolds in layers, both literally and conceptually. Through fluid lines, bold palettes, and rhythmic mark-making, Elliott constructs a dynamic tension between chaos and control. The result is artwork that feels alive—visceral, arresting, and emotionally cathartic. His pieces are not just meant to be viewed; they are meant to be felt.

Elliott's approach is both intuitive and thoughtful, often balancing autobiographical elements with mythic undertones and allegory. His work appeals to collectors who are drawn to art that challenges norms and sparks reflection—art that is unapologetically personal yet powerfully universal.

After beginning his formal training at A.N. Myer Secondary School, Elliott went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Studio Arts from the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts at Brock University (2023). Throughout his academic and professional development, he has remained committed to pushing boundaries in subject matter, form, and emotional transparency.

Elliott’s work has been exhibited at numerous venues across Southern Ontario, including the Niagara Artists Centre (NAC), where he held a solo exhibition titled I Will Always Love You in 2024. His work has also been featured at RiverBrink Art Museum, John Mann Gallery, St. Catharines City Hall, Niagara Night of Art, and various exhibitions across the Greater Toronto Area. His growing presence in both local and regional art communities signals a bright future as a bold and innovative voice in contemporary Canadian art.